One Pot Chilli Beef and Rice
Lean beef mince, kidney beans and long grain rice simmered together in a smoky chilli sauce. The rice cooks right in the pan, so there is no second pot.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.68 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 689kcal
- 69.6gcarbs
- 9.5gof which sugars
- 24.6gfat
- 9.5gsaturates
- 42gprotein
- 10.4gfibre
- 2.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan with a lid over a high heat. Brown the mince for 6 minutes, breaking it up, until no pink remains.
6 min - 2
Add the onion and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chilli powder, cumin, paprika and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
5 min - 3
Add the tomatoes, kidney beans, rice, water and salt. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Cover and cook on a low heat for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice from the bottom so nothing sticks.
20 min - 5
Take off the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. The rice should be tender and the sauce thick. If it still looks wet, simmer uncovered for a couple of minutes.
- 6
Stir through the coriander and serve with lime wedges, avocado or a spoonful of soured cream if you like.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
